Lyrics
Darkness on the water
Reference to a state of obscurity or lack of clarity in the beginning.
A spirit in the wind
Symbolic mention of a spiritual presence or force in the air.
The Earth is born and without form and chaos closes in
Description of the initial state of the Earth as formless and chaotic.
‘Til bursting forth in glory—oh, the light that burns within!
Celebration of the emergence of light and glory from chaos.
A voice begins
Introduction of a voice, possibly representing divine affirmation.
“It is good, it is good
Positive affirmation of the goodness of creation.
The water, the fire—the spirit, earth, and wind
Recognition of the goodness in various elements—water, fire, spirit, earth, and wind.
Yes, it is good, it is good
Reiteration of the affirmation of the goodness observed.
And I would do it all again”
Expression of willingness to go through the process again.
There’s wisdom in the garden
Acknowledgment of wisdom in a setting, possibly referring to a garden.
But a serpent in the grass
Introduction of a negative element, symbolized by a serpent in the grass.
A just reward, a flaming sword, a flood throughout the land
Description of consequences—reward, sword, and flood—resulting from negative actions.
‘Til arcing across the heavens—oh, the rainbow bids you stand!
Celebration of a positive outcome symbolized by a rainbow.
A voice commands
Issuance of a command affirming the goodness despite challenges.
“It is good, it is good
Reiteration of the goodness in colors, wonders, and consequences.
The colors, the wonders—the consequence of man
Emphasis on the positive aspects resulting from human actions.
Yes, it is good, it is good
Reaffirmation of the overall goodness.
And I would do it all again”
Expression of a willingness to go through the process again despite challenges.
The ego of an artist
Introduction of the ego of an artist as a creative force.
The scribble of a pen
Symbolic representation of the creative process with a pen and its impact on life's conclusion.
Upon a page, a final say as life draws to an end
Recognition that creative expression is not a mere claim but a meaningful affirmation.
But it’s not some idle claim—no, to say and mean ‘Amen!’
Affirmation of the meaningfulness of expressing "Amen" or agreement.
A voice, again
Reintroduction of a divine voice affirming the goodness of creation.
“It is good, it is good
Reiteration of the goodness in various natural elements—valleys, mountains, beginning, and end.
The valleys, the mountains—the beginning and the end
Reaffirmation of the positive aspects in the overall creation.
Yes, it is good, it is good
Expression of a willingness to repeat the entire process.
And I would do it all again
Confirmation of the goodness and the readiness to go through it again.
And I would do it all”
Final affirmation of the willingness to undergo the entire creative cycle.
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